Mass Timber Cities: Urban Innovation and LEED
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Welcome to this comprehensive exploration of Stockholm Wood City, one of the world's most ambitious mass timber developments. This course examines how this groundbreaking project is reshaping urban construction through innovative use of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and other engineered wood products. We'll dive deep into the project's environmental philosophy, technical specifications, and construction methodologies while exploring how mass timber construction aligns with LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C rating systems. You'll discover how mass timber projects may contribute to LEED through Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations (HPDs), and responsible sourcing of materials. By the end of this course, you'll understand both the technical and environmental advantages of mass timber construction and how to leverage these benefits in your own sustainable design projects.
- Explore how mass timber products contribute to the LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) credit by understanding requirements, life cycle assessment data for wood products, and documentation strategies.
- Evaluate mass timber's contribution to the LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Material Ingredients credit through Health Product Declarations (HPDs), understanding ingredient disclosure requirements and best practices.
- Assess how certified wood products contribute to the LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Sourcing of Raw Materials credit, including FSC certification pathways and documentation requirements.
- Review Stockholm Wood City's role in demonstrating large-scale carbon sequestration through mass timber construction, analyzing the project's environmental impact, and implications for future urban development and climate change mitigation strategies.
